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Germany's Merz eyes closer economic ties with Gulf states
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking to deepen economic ties with the Gulf states, as he sets his sights on a possible trade…
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Merz says fast-track EU membership for Ukraine not feasible
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he sees no chance of Ukraine joining the European Union in the near future. "Accession…
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Merz: 'No hierarchy' in partners as Germany and Italy deepen ties
Germany's growing partnership with Italy does not challenge its existing relations with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed during…
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Merz says Germany in deep upheaval, warns against pessimism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the country is undergoing "profound change" but warned against pessimism, arguing that Germany has…
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Merz hopes EU-India trade agreement can be signed at January summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he hopes an EU free trade agreement with India can be signed at a summit on January…
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Merz campaigns for Russian assets deal ahead of key EU talks
Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Minister of Finance, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz sit during the 49th plenary session of the 21st legislative…
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German president receives Zelensky in Berlin amid Ukraine peace push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of ongoing talks aimed…
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Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Merz in Israel: 'We will keep the memory alive'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commemorated the six million Jews murdered during the Nazi dictatorship at the central memorial site of…
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German Chancellor Merz arrives in Israel on first official visit for talks on trade, Gaza
Merz will meet with President Herzog upon his arrival Saturday night and will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday morning. German…
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Merkel clarifies remarks on Polish, Baltic role in Ukraine war
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has made it clear that she does not blame Poland and the Baltic states for Russia's attack on…
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'Harmonious' meeting between Merz, Lula despite Belém controversy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met on the sidelines of G20 talks in South Africa on…
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German lawmaker urges Merz to apologize for Belém comments
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been urged to apologize for comments he made about the host city at the UN Climate Conference in…
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Germany's Merz faces angry backlash in Brazil after disparaging Belém
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a severe backlash in Brazil over comments made following his visit to the Amazonian city of…
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German chancellor insists he won't cooperate with far-right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
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Merz says Germany 'will not deport' the politically persecuted
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made it clear that people who are politically or religiously persecuted are allowed to stay in…
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Germany's Merz briefed by Zelensky over Ukrainian corruption scandal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been briefed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the widening corruption scandal in Kiev…
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German foreign minister triggers uproar with new Syria comment
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has triggered fresh uproar within his own conservative bloc with a new remark about the situation…
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Erdoğan, Merz clash publicly over Gaza war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clashed over the war in Gaza during a joint press conference…
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German Chancellor Merz travels to Ankara to meet Turkey's Erdoğan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Turkey on Wednesday for his inaugural visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Recep…
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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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Merz charges that Putin is waging a 'hybrid war' on Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of waging a "hybrid war" on Germany. "He is waging an…
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Merz: Germany should boycott Eurovision if Israel is excluded
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany should pull out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel…
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Merz restrictions push German arms export approvals to Israel to zero
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's August restrictions on arms exports to Israel resulted in no deliveries being approved in the first…